Speaking Notes for the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Announcement on improving and modernizing the immigration system From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Speech Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser make an announcement on…
Canadians continue to welcome Afghan refugees in their communities From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Over the past…
February 14, 2022—Ottawa—Our immigration system has helped shape Canada into the country it is today – one that is prosperous, diverse, and welcoming to those in need. Newcomers enrich and better our communities, and they work every day to create…
In 2021, we welcomed a record number of permanent residents, more than 405,000. Immigration accounts for almost 100% of Canada’s labour force growth and nearly 80% of our population growth. Canada regained many of the jobs lost during the pandemic,…
Canada continues to welcome more Afghan refugees From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Over the past week, nearly 460 Afghan…
Launching a new online case status tracker for family class permanent residence applications From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada needs immigration to drive our economy, help address labour shortages, and keep our communities thriving. The Government of…
January 31, 2022 — Ottawa — Immigration is the engine of the Canadian economy, helping to address labour shortages and keep our communities thriving. Newcomers have played an essential role in addressing some of our most severe labour shortages throughout the…
Canada welcomes over 200 Afghan refugees to Vancouver From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Canada is responding as quickly as possible to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan by helping bring Afghan citizens and their families safely to their…
January 17, 2022—Ottawa—Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in the future of our country and contribute in important ways to our society and economic recovery from the pandemic. To ensure newcomers settling in small towns and rural communities have…
January 11, 2022—Ottawa—For 2 decades, Canadians have worked side by side with Afghan nationals to improve security, democracy and human rights in Afghanistan. Now Canada is welcoming people who face risks as a result of this vitally important work. The…